American Patriotic Tunes for String Ensemble (Violin). Arranged by Robert Gardner. For Violin. Book; Quartet; String Ensemble - Mixed. Patriotic. Intermediate. 32 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.37311).
ISBN 0739079212. Patriotic.
Just for strings! Flexible instrumentation for small ensembles, mixed grade levels, or the string orchestra. Perfectly arranged at an intermediate level. The violin and viola books include the melody and two harmony lines, while the cello and bass books include the melody, a harmony line, and a bass line. Mix and match! Titles: America (My Country, 'Tis of Thee) * America the Beautiful * When Johnny Comes Marching Home * The Star Spangled Banner * Over There * The Army Goes Rolling Along * Battle Hymn of the Republic * Marines' Hymn * Battle Cry of Freedom * The Yankee Doodle Boy * Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean * American Patrol * You're a Grand Old Flag * Semper Fidelis. "This compilation of 14 patriotic songs is well-suited for special performances not traditionally covered in string repertoire." -Ken Tonaki, The Instrumentalist.

Folk Songs. (Violin Play-Along Volume 16). By Various. For Violin. Violin Play-Along. Softcover with CD. 24 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.842429).
ISBN 1423486498. 9x12 inches.
The Violin Play-Along series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily. Just follow the music, listen to the CD to hear how the violin should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. With the melody and lyrics included in the book, you may also choose to sing along. Chord symbols are provided should you wish to elaborate on the melody. The audio CD is playable on any CD player, and also enhanced so Mac & PC users can adjust the recording to any tempo without changing pitch!This volume includes the songs: Home on the Range • House of the Rising Sun • I've Been Working on the Railroad • Midnight Special • Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen • Scarborough Fair • When the Saints Go Marching In • Will the Circle Be Unbroken.

Italian Folk Festival (Featuring Tarantella, Come Back to Sorrento, and Funiculi, Funicula). Arranged by Jack Bullock. Orchestra. For full (bells/chimes, timp, snare/bass/suscym, pno (opt), vln3). Full Orchestra; Part(s); Score. Belwin Intermediate Full Orchestra. Form: Medley. Folk; Multicultural. Grade 3. 238 pages. Published by Belwin Music (AP.35927).
Italy is a country of jubilant and vivacious people. Their folk music is an example of these traits--joyful, spirited, rich in melody and tradition. Enjoy the sparkle and spirit of Italy. Playable by string or full orchestra.Concert/Contest; Festival.

Dionne Reel and Mouth of the Tobique arranged by Nick Neumann. Orchestra. For strings w/ vln 3. Part(s); Score; String Orchestra. Belwin Intermediate String Orchestra. Folk; Light Concert. Grade 3. 144 pages. Published by Belwin Music (AP.35919).
These two tunes represent the very best of the fiddling tradition! Equally exciting to play and to listen to, they are frequently heard at fiddle-fests. Each instrument plays predominantly in first position, yet each will enjoy the challenge of the bowing patterns and the tempo. A great finale or encore piece!

Shanghai Hornpipe by Keith Sharp. Orchestra. For string w/ vln3, pno acc. Part(s); Score; String Orchestra. Belwin Intermediate String Orchestra. Form: Dance. Folk. Grade 3. 148 pages. Published by Belwin Music (AP.35918).
A catchy tune featuring fun fiddling, alternating time signatures, pentatonic patterns, and modulation to the relative major key! This piece is just plain fun for students as well as a definite crowd-pleaser! All parts take a turn at one of the main themes. Various bowing styles and textures provide a wide range of educational and musical experiences. Optional ottava and third position for the first violins.Closer; Concert/Contest; Festival; Opener.

Donegal Fiddles arranged by Tim McCarrick. Orchestra. For string w/ vln3. Part(s); Score; String Orchestra. Belwin Beginning String Orchestra. Folk; Light Concert; World. Grade 2.5. 124 pages. Published by Belwin Music (AP.35905).
This one is the real thing! These two Irish reels, "The Boys of Malin" and "The Gravel Walks" from County Donegal, are brisk and straight-ahead. All the players get fantastic parts, from the basses imitating the Irish hand drum, to cello and viola features in the first tune, to the violins playing in unison or octaves, racing to the end. This arrangement also offers the option of playing the tunes separately. It’s the perfect opener or encore!

Mock Morris by Percy Aldridge Grainger (1882-1961). Arranged by David Giardiniere. Orchestra. For strings w/ vln 3. Part(s); Score; String Orchestra. Belwin Beginning String Orchestra. Form: Dance. 20th Century; Folk. Grade 2.5. 144 pages. Published by Belwin Music (AP.35903).
The Morris dance has been performed throughout the English countryside since the time of William Shakespeare. Grainger was so taken by the form that he wrote his own melodies for the dance to great success! This sparkling arrangement offers young players the joy of this dance described as "always merry and bright." Guaranteed to get the toes tapping in your audience.Concert/Contest; Festival.

Three American Hymn Preludes for Piano Trio by Brian Joyce. String ensemble. For Piano Trio. General, Lent. Advanced Intermediate. Published by Latham Music Enterprises (LA.783574).
These three preludes retain the primitive, open harmonies of early American hymnody. The first is a quiet, worshipful introit; the second, a somber depiction of Christ's sacrifice; and the last prelude imitates the joyous strumming of banjos and energy of fiddles.

5 Pieces in Folk Style, Op. 102 (With Marked and Unmarked String Parts Version for Violin and Piano). By Robert Schumann. Edited by Ernst Herttrich. Henle Music Folios. Softcover. G. Henle Verlag #HN911. Published by G. Henle Verlag (HL.51480911).
Originally composed for violoncello and piano, Schumann's opus 102 was also published in an edition for violin. In this new Urtext edition, practice-oriented string fingerings are included making this work excellently suited for the teaching of intermediate level students and beyond.

Songs for a New Nation by William Billings (1746-1800). Edited by Charles Nagel. For SATB Recorders; or Treble Viol, 2 Tenor Viols and Bass Viol. Recorder Quartets, String Quartets, Quintets etc.. Level 3 - Moderate. 4 performing scores. Published by Magnamusic Distributors Inc (MM.TR00067).
Billings:Songs for a New Nation - for Recorders (SATB) or Viols (tr/Tn/Tn/B)Generally regarded as our first native-born musical genius, Billings first published book was engraved by his friend, Paul Revere, and has been described as a "musical Declaration of Independence." The composer deliberately rejected European Classical models and developed his own vigorous and highly personal style.Four performing scores in a folder. Contents: Chester, Medway, Hartford, Camden, North Providence, Dunstable, Brattle Street, Cohasset, Great Plain, St Enoch for a Thanksgiving after a Victory, and Washington Street. Wonderful lyrics included.

The Pussycat Suite and Three Folk Tales. (Violin and Piano Ensembles for Mixed Levels). By Dr. Alfred Garson. For Violin. Book; String Ensemble (Suzuki). 156 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.34436).
ISBN 0739067079.
Students of mixed levels can play together on these violin ensembles with piano accompaniment. These audience pleasers are ideal for recitals and group classes. The Violin 1 parts with piano accompaniment may also be played as solo pieces. Parts are reproducible.

Bags of American Folk for Violin by Mary Cohen. For Violin. Book; Method/Instruction; String - Violin Studies or Collection. Faber Edition: Bags Of. Folk. Published by Faber Music (AP.12-0571534163).
ISBN 0571534163. Folk.
Bags of American Folk is packed with folk song you will know and love, arranged by leading string pedagogue Mary Cohen especially for Late Beginner Level cellists. From Simple Gifts to Shenandoah, The Yellow Rose of Texas to On Top of Old Smokey, this collection will be perfect for consolidation work, sight-reading practice or just for fun!

American Old Time Fiddle Tunes (98 Traditional Pieces for Violin With a CD of Performances). Edited by Peter Cooper. For Fiddle, Violin. String. Softcover with CD. 80 pages. Schott Music #ED13236. Published by Schott Music (HL.49018011).
ISBN 184761146X. 9x12 inches.
Collection of popular American fiddle music grouped by key, including: Turkey in the Straw, Shortenin' Bread, Cotton Eyed Joe, and more. With notes on tuning, bowing, and regional playing styles. Intermediate to Advanced Level.

Irish Trios for Strings Violin, Viola, and Cello (3 books) arranged by Deborah Greenblatt. String Trio. For violin, viola, cello. Trios for Strings. Irish Folk. Set of parts. Standard Notation. 50 (violin a), 50 (viola b), 50 (cello c) pages. Published by Greenblatt & Seay (GS.BSG3ITFS-T).
With Standard Notation. Irish Folk. 8.5 x 11 inches.
These 30 arrangements, containing 61 traditional melodies, include airs, hornpipes, jigs, marches, polkas, reels, slides, slip jigs, waltzes, and some of the melodies composed by the legendary Irish piper, O'Carolan. Each of the three trio parts are available for violins, violas, and cellos. Build a trio with each part in the clef that each musician prefers by selecting from the nine available individual part books.Each of the "Trios for Strings" series consists of individual part books that can be purchased separately. From the available books in the "Trios for Strings" series you can build a trio with each part in the clef that each musician prefers. G clef, viola clef, and bass clef books are available for each of the trio parts. For instance, to personalize a trio for your group you could buy a Violin A part book, a Violin B part book, and a Cello C part book.

Irish Trios for Strings Violin Trio (3 books) arranged by Deborah Greenblatt. String Trio. For 3 violins. Trios for Strings. Irish Folk. Set of parts. Standard Notation. 50 (violin a), 50 (violin b), 50 (violin c) pages. Published by Greenblatt & Seay (GS.BVN3ITFSVN-T).
With Standard Notation. Irish Folk. 8.5 x 11 inches.
These 30 arrangements, containing 61 traditional melodies, include airs, hornpipes, jigs, marches, polkas, reels, slides, slip jigs, waltzes, and some of the melodies composed by the legendary Irish piper, O'Carolan. Each of the three trio parts are available for violins, violas, and cellos. Build a trio with each part in the clef that each musician prefers by selecting from the nine available individual part books.Each of the "Trios for Strings" series consists of individual part books that can be purchased separately. From the available books in the "Trios for Strings" series you can build a trio with each part in the clef that each musician prefers. G clef, viola clef, and bass clef books are available for each of the trio parts. For instance, to personalize a trio for your group you could buy a Violin A part book, a Violin B part book, and a Cello C part book.

Irish Trios for Strings Violin C arranged by Deborah Greenblatt. String Trio. For violin 3. Trios for Strings. Irish Folk. Part book. Standard Notation. 50 pages. Published by Greenblatt & Seay (GS.BVN3ITFSVN-C).
With Standard Notation. Irish Folk. 8.5 x 11 inches.
These 30 arrangements, containing 61 traditional melodies, include airs, hornpipes, jigs, marches, polkas, reels, slides, slip jigs, waltzes, and some of the melodies composed by the legendary Irish piper, O'Carolan. Each of the three trio parts are available for violins, violas, and cellos. Build a trio with each part in the clef that each musician prefers by selecting from the nine available individual part books.Each of the "Trios for Strings" series consists of individual part books that can be purchased separately. From the available books in the "Trios for Strings" series you can build a trio with each part in the clef that each musician prefers. G clef, viola clef, and bass clef books are available for each of the trio parts. For instance, to personalize a trio for your group you could buy a Violin A part book, a Violin B part book, and a Cello C part book.

Irish Trios for Strings Violin B arranged by Deborah Greenblatt. String Trio. For violin 2. Trios for Strings. Irish Folk. Part book. Standard Notation. 50 pages. Published by Greenblatt & Seay (GS.BVN3ITFSVN-B).
With Standard Notation. Irish Folk. 8.5 x 11 inches.
These 30 arrangements, containing 61 traditional melodies, include airs, hornpipes, jigs, marches, polkas, reels, slides, slip jigs, waltzes, and some of the melodies composed by the legendary Irish piper, O'Carolan. Each of the three trio parts are available for violins, violas, and cellos. Build a trio with each part in the clef that each musician prefers by selecting from the nine available individual part books.Each of the "Trios for Strings" series consists of individual part books that can be purchased separately. From the available books in the "Trios for Strings" series you can build a trio with each part in the clef that each musician prefers. G clef, viola clef, and bass clef books are available for each of the trio parts. For instance, to personalize a trio for your group you could buy a Violin A part book, a Violin B part book, and a Cello C part book.